Simplify Your Environmental Excise Tax Filing – Fast, Accurate & Online
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Take the stress out of filing your environmental taxes on IRS Form 720 with Simple720Tax - the easiest way to file your taxes online.
Whether your business deals with petroleum, chemicals or ozone-depleting substances (ODCs), our trusted e-filing platform ensures that you're compliant and environmentally responsible.
Start Filing Environmental Taxes NowWhat Are Environmental Excise Taxes?
Environmental excise taxes are federal taxes applied to activities and products that impact air quality, fuel safety, and industrial emissions. All such taxes are reported quarterly through IRS Form 720 — and Simple720Tax makes that process effortless.
Filing accurately ensures:
- ✓Compliance with federal regulations
- ✓Eligibility for refunds and credits
- ✓Contribution to environmental protection initiatives
Does Your Business Need to File?
If your business is involved in any of the following, you're required to file environmental excise taxes:
- •Processing, storing, or selling petroleum before excise tax application
- •Importing or holding crude oil, taxable fuels, or petroleum products
- •Manufacturing or distributing specific chemical compounds or ODCs
- •Importing products containing ODCs (e.g., refrigeration coils, aerosol sprays)
- •Holding ODCs in stock on an IRS-listed inventory date
If any of these apply, Simple720Tax helps you stay compliant and file accurately every quarter.
How It Works — 7 Simple Steps to File Online
Filing with Simple720Tax is quick, guided, and 100 percent IRS-authorized:
Sign In / Create an Account
Access your IRS-authorized dashboard.
Enter Business Details
Provide your business name, EIN, and address.
Select Your Filing Quarter
Choose Q1, Q2, Q3, or Q4 as applicable.
Declare Your Environmental Activity
Report barrels of oil handled, list pounds of chemicals produced or sold, and include ODC units and imported products. Simple720Tax automatically calculates tax based on current IRS rates.
Add Credits or Exemptions
Upload proof of exports or non-taxable uses for refunds and reductions.
Submit Your Return Securely
Transmit your Form 720 directly to the IRS through our platform.
Make a Secure Payment
Pay via EFTPS, debit card, or e-check — and receive instant confirmation. Your IRS-stamped Form 720 remains securely stored and downloadable anytime for at least three years.
Why Accurate Filing Matters
Avoid Penalties and Audits
Late or incorrect filings can lead to costly fines and IRS reviews.
Claim Refunds and Credits
Many businesses qualify for refunds on exports and non-taxable activities.
Support Environmental Regulations
Your accurate filing helps maintain federal oversight for clean air and fuel standards.
Strengthen Your Business Reputation
Show transparency and compliance in corporate partnerships and ESG reports.
File Smarter with Simple720Tax
Have questions about environmental excise filing? Our support team is here to help every step of the way.
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